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NSAs to strengthen squad training and to enable athletes representing Hong Kong to participate in overseas competitions.
'M' Mark Support Package
The 'M' Mark System and Support Package was launched in November 2004 by the Sports Commission's Major Sports Events Committee to seek greater support from the commercial sector and the community for the NSAS in developing more sustainable major international sports events. In addition to logistic support from the Government, some 'M' Mark events also receive funds from the Arts and Sport Development Fund. In 2011, eight events were given 'M' Mark status and/or support packages.
The 3rd Hong Kong Games
The 3rd Hong Kong Games (HKG), was successfully held from May 14 to June 5, 2011, achieving a much larger scale than in past years, with 3 017 athletes taking part in eight sports competitions and over 300 000 people participating in 18 community programmes. The HKG has achieved the aims of enhancing the community's cohesiveness and promoting a stronger sporting culture in the community through friendly competitions and community activities. It has now become a signature event in Hong Kong's sports calendar.
The 7th National Intercity Games
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The 7th National Intercity Games was held in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province from October 16 25, 2011. Held every four years, the Games aim to promote sports development among cities in the Mainland and to identify young sporting talent. This year, Hong Kong sent 217 athletes and 103 officials, the largest ever delegation, to compete in the finals of 18 competition events. Athletes in badminton, cycling, athletics, tennis and fencing events won a total of six medals two gold, two silver and two bronze - the best results Hong Kong ever achieved since it first took part in the Games in 1999.
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2011 Bun Carnival
Tens of thousands of local and overseas visitors converged on Cheung Chau Island, on the western part of Hong Kong, to watch the popular annual Bun Carnival which was held from April 23 to May 11, 2011. The event was given. extensive coverage by the local and international news media. About 8 000 people took part in the festivities, the highlight of which was a competition in which contestants scrambled up 14-metre high bun towers in a bid to pick the most buns.
Recreational and Sports Venues
Hong Kong Stadium
The Hong Kong Stadium is Hong Kong's largest sports venue, with seating. accommodation for 40 000 people. It is mainly used for football and international rugby matches and large-scale community events. More than 384 000 people attended 40 events in the stadium in 2011. The major events of 2011 were the
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